The basics
Total Population
1,334
Median Age
30.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$222,700
Median Property Tax
$1,290
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.43
Median Rent
$1,053
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
72%
Recession Drop %
-7.9%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
81.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
4.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
43.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
12.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
168
Annual Precipitation (in)
28.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
42.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
71.3
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
People
Work & Money
Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 56271: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56271?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56271 is $222,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56271?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56271 is $1,290, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56271 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56271 cost about 3.43× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56271?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56271 is $1,053 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56271?
- ZIP Code 56271 averages 43.7°F year-round, summer highs near 81.1°F, winter lows around 4.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 42.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56271 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56271's FEMA National Risk Index score is 71.3 (higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →